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The Memory Wood

The chilling Richard & Judy book club pick and must-read thriller

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The Memory Wood

By: Sam Lloyd
Narrated by: Joe Jameson, Emily Beecham
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THE MUST-READ RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK. Chilling, moving and unputdownable, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other.

Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It's the only home he's ever known.

Elissa has only just arrived. And she'll do everything she can to escape.

When Elijah stumbles across thirteen-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his twelve years, Elijah has never had a proper friend.

And he doesn't want Elissa to leave.

Besides, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn't the first girl he's found inside the Memory Wood.

As her abductor's behaviour grows more erratic, chess prodigy Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival.

Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates, and whether either of them will ever leave the Memory Wood . . .

'Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent' Daily Mail

'Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist' Guardian

'Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife

Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Winter 2020

© Sam Lloyd 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

 Coming of Age Crime Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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Critic reviews

Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent.
Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It's undoubtedly the best thriller I've read in a long, long time.
What makes this book special is the marvellously executed subterranean power game. Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist, this is a very grim modern fairytale.
I was pulled into The Memory Wood from the very first page—it grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let you go. It’s an intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller. Put everything else aside when you enter the Memory Wood, including your expectations…
Forget everything you think you know about thrillers. The Memory Wood is a compulsive page-turner where visceral horror meets Grimm fairytale – a story that’s guaranteed to burn itself into your brain . . . Every twist and distortion evokes a physical response – you’ll be breathless with anticipation, tingling with hope, and numb with dread from beginning to end.
A beautifully written, fast-paced thriller with twists and turns as dark as the cell in which Elissa is confined. We devoured it in a matter of hours.
A darkly chilling and original novel . . . a series of twists keeps readers captivated until a shocking climax.
Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book.
The dreamy nature of the story slowly dissipates as the danger deepens, leaving this reader with pounding heart and sweating palms.
The Memory Wood is impossible to put down. It's so wonderfully written, creepily atmospheric and chilling.
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I loved it, finished within 2 days, Full of twists, highly recommended. 5 stars.

By far the best book I've listened too

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Loved this book, keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Excellent thriller. Brilliantly narrated as well, 5 stars

Gripping, brilliant read

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Elijah’s character was a little annoying to start with, taking deep breaths when speaking but after a while I got so hooked on the story I forgot about it. Enjoyed the story, it’s thrilling, shocking and saddening but one of the best books I’ve listened to!

Thrilling from the very beginning, had me hooked!

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A very good listen
Great narration
Story slightly confusing
Not altogether believable
Will try more by the author

well written

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I loved it from the first page, those that read it did an excellent job of bringing the characters to life believable, story was enticing and exciting to the last and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. I listened to it whilst decorating and I never grew bored. If you like a bit of drama, tension and ‘oh my god what’s going to happen next?’ This is the one for you.

Fantastic from start to finish!

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